Papua New Guinea's capital is providing assistance for representatives of provinces throughout the country to hold provincial day celebrations.
The Governor of the National Capital District Powes Parkop says the National Capital can overcome the logistical challenge of hosting one big show day for all provinces by sectioning them out individually.
The National Capital District Commission is funding representatives from the 22 provinces from the University of PNG provincial associations to host the provincial days.
The celebrations are held in Waigani at the festival village site used in the recent Melanesian Culture and Arts Festival.
The latest provincial day celebrations were a special combined event at the weekend for West New Britain and Solomon Islands.
A significant number of Solomon Islanders reside in PNG's capital to undertake university study.
Mr Parkop told the crowd that as well as celebrating cultures, the events are a way of recognising the significant contributions the various provinces make towards the country's economic growth.
West New Britain custom dancers in Port Moresby Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades
